The Jungle Book is an American adventure fantasy film didirekturi by Jon Favreau , written by Justin Marks , and producer by Walt Disney Pictures . This film was made by Walt Disney's 1967 animation of the same name . The film is scheduled for release as Disney Digital 3D , Real 3D and IMAX 3D formats on 15 April 2016 in the United States , and 22 April 2016 in South Africa .